I bought an EKEN M006 for $120 or so and while it runs the orbiter software, the touch-responsiveness is slow as molasses. I'm guessing that's due to the resistive screen (vs capacitive) and other cheapo hardware inside. It makes a better door stop than an orbiter.

Can anyone recommend an Android tablet for use as a dedicated orbiter? One that offers a good and snappy orbiter experience? I don't want to spend $500 for one of the newer ones. Maybe I'll just have to wait for prices to fall.

Things do improve when using a faster, more expensive device with a capacitive screen, but it will never be as good as a "proper" orbiter. FYI I use an HTC Desire HD (my mobile phone) and also a 100 quid 7" tablet, and there is a huge amount of difference between the two, but I still think the N800 is better than the Desire HD.

I've used n800, n810 and n900 - all have a problem of screen size imho.

I've used WebDT and cheapo Android - nice screen size, but the webdt has battery problems, and the Android tablet just sucks due to its slowness and built quality.

I got me an iPad2 two, three weeks ago - and have been using ever since. SWMBO likes it much better than any of the other remotes. Yep, it is more expensive, but SWMBOs love it.

I 100% agree with you... our customers universally say the same thing. The iPad1 or iPad2 are by far the best Orbiter platform currently from every angle - battery life is fantastic, screen is large, bright & clear, performance is excellent... and the Orbiter works well alongside all of the other Apps they may already be using or want to use.

Lets face it in most cases its the SWMBO who actually makes the decision... :-)

Things do improve when using a faster, more expensive device with a capacitive screen, but it will never be as good as a "proper" orbiter. FYI I use an HTC Desire HD (my mobile phone) and also a 100 quid 7" tablet, and there is a huge amount of difference between the two, but I still think the N800 is better than the Desire HD.

Cheers,Matt.

Thanks for that. So is the qorbiter by golgoj4 native or just another proxy orbiter?